About the White-breasted Nigrita
The white-breasted nigrita is a very small nigrita with a rather waxbill-like appearance, a black cap and tail contrast with a brown back and wings and white under parts. Both sexes are alike but the immature has the crown, rump and tail browner.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Waxbills and Allies (Estrildidae) |
| Species | Nigrita fusconotus |
| Species Codes | whbneg2, WBNE, WBNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-breasted Nigrita belong to?
The White-breasted Nigrita (Nigrita fusconotus) belongs to the Waxbills and Allies family (Estrildidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-breasted Nigrita?
The white-breasted nigrita is a very small nigrita with a rather waxbill-like appearance, a black cap and tail contrast with a brown back and wings and white under parts. Both sexes are alike but the immature has the crown, rump and tail browner....
Where can I report a White-breasted Nigrita sighting?
You can log sightings of White-breasted Nigrita on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbneg2, or on iNaturalist.
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